CVE-2024-11270: The WordPress Webinar Plugin – WebinarPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file creation due

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11270?

webinarpress: upgrade to 1.33.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11270 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11270 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-11270 affect?

CVE-2024-11270 affects webinarpress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WordPress Webinar Plugin – WebinarPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file creation due to a missing capability check on the 'sync-import-imgs' function and missing file type validation in all versions up to, and inclu

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11270 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting webinarpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WordPress Webinar Plugin – WebinarPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file creation due to a missing capability check on the 'sync-import-imgs' function and missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 1.33.24. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to create arbitrary files that can lead to remote code execution.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: webinarpress

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-08 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webinarpress webinarpress UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.33.25

Fixed in: 1.33.25

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webinarpress || rpm -q webinarpress || webinarpress --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.33.25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade webinarpress

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webinarpress

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-11270?

webinarpress: upgrade to 1.33.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11270 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11270 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-11270 affect?

CVE-2024-11270 affects webinarpress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WordPress Webinar Plugin – WebinarPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file creation due to a missing capability check on the 'sync-import-imgs' function and missing file type validation in all versions up to, and inclu

How urgent is CVE-2024-11270?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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